America’s largest veterans service organization has a message for President Donald Trump: Reschedule marijuana to permit research into its medical efficacy for treating vets suffering from traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The appeal by the American Legion was included in a letter sent to the White House last month. The letter requests a meeting with Trump to discuss critical veterans’ issues including opiate addiction and suicide, and calls on the Trump administration to “clear the way for clinical research in the cutting edge areas of cannabinoid receptor research,” according to portions of the draft letter shared with The Cannabist.

“It’s time the federal government took action to remove barriers to scientific research on this very important subject,” said Joe Plenzler, American Legion Director of Media Relations, in an email to The Cannabist.

Under the Controlled Substances Act, cannabis is listed alongside heroin, LSD and ecstasy as a Schedule I substance — the strictest of classifications, defined as having a high potential for abuse and no “currently accepted medical use.”

The American Legion’s request is an attempt to extricate the federal government from a “policy Catch 22,” said Louis Celli, the organization’s national director of veterans affairs and rehabilitation.

“On one hand the government claims that there is no federally approved scientific evidence to support cannabis being used in a medical environment, so they refuse to consider reclassifying it,” he said via email. “And on the other hand they refuse to permit scientific research because it’s a Schedule 1 substance.”

American Legion officials stress that they are not advocating for marijuana legalization.

“Rather we are advocating for re-scheduling so that more research can be done,” said Plenzler. “That (research) will enable our elected leaders and the American people to have a national discussion on the matter based on scientific evidence.”

The American Legion has received feedback from many veterans who report access to medical cannabis has been “effective” in helping them cope with issues such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Plenzler said. He called those afflictions “the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

“Some veterans have told me that access to cannabis is the very reason they are alive today,” he said. “Others have told me that they have been able to come off of every other pharmaceutical that they have been prescribed. Certainly, this is anecdotal evidence, but it is compelling.”

The American Legion’s request that marijuana be reclassified doesn’t come as a complete surprise. At its national convention last August, the group passed a resolution urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to license privately-funded U.S. medical marijuana production operations to enable “safe and efficient cannabis drug development research.” The resolution also calls on Congress “to remove marijuana from Schedule I and reclassify in a category that, at a minimum, will recognize cannabis as a drug with potential medical value.”

In addition to the American Legion’s advocacy, there are efforts underway in Congress to allow veterans safe access to medical marijuana in states where it is legal. The Veterans Equal Access Act, introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this year by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, would authorize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers to give recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in state marijuana programs.

Veterans taking part in state medical marijuana programs should therefore be aware, the website states, that while they won’t be denied access to VA healthcare, the VA doctors and clinical staff will “record marijuana use in the Veterans VA medical record along with its impact on the Veterans treatment plan.”

Among the groups supporting the American Legion’s call to advance research on medical marijuana is the newly-formed Veterans Cannabis Project, a nonprofit organization educating veterans on the benefits of medical marijuana while also promoting cannabis industry career opportunities available to them.

“Medical marijuana is a political issue. It is a legal issue. But most important, it is a health issue that is playing an increasingly significant role in the quality of life for America’s veterans,” said Nick Etten, the group’s executive director and a former Navy Seal, in an email. “In their request to seek support from the president to clear the way for expanded clinical research of cannabis, the American Legion is once again demonstrating, as their membership consistently has for almost 100 years, the leadership required to ensure that neither partisan politics nor failed policy will impede safe and effective treatment options for those who have served us.”

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The new law for the first time allows registered patients to legally purchase marijuana seeds, clones, and immature plants from licensed providers.

Other provisions in the law permit non-patients to legally share cannabis products with one another, and task the State Liquor and Cannabis Board to make recommendations regarding whether to permit the home cultivation of limited quantities of cannabis by adults. Washington is the only state that regulates the adult use of and commercial sale of cannabis, but does not permit adults to legally grow the plant themselves.

Anthony, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog, has worked closely with numerous elected officials who support cannabis law reform, including as the former Campaign Manager for Washington State Representative Dave Upthegrove. He has also been published by multiple media outlets, including the Seattle Times. He can be reached at TheJointBlog@TheJointBlog.com.

We’ve covered how to pass a drug test for marijuana before. But, how long does marijuana stay in your system is the most frequently asked question that we receive. While there is no definitive answer, we have presented some guidelines.

The data used to create this infographic is gathered from research on drug testing methods and the information presented by drug screen manufacturers. Some resources include Redwood Toxicology, Cannabis Drug Testing, California NORML. The information presented is only a guide or estimate since drug testing has many variables that can influence a positive or negative outcome. The only way to really know if you are positive is to test yourself. You can test yourself with a cheap test by buying a THC urine drug test.

The most common tests used are a urine drug test, saliva drug test and hair follicle drug test.. Each test has a different detection time which is important to know. The urine test is the most commonly used because it is cheap and has a longer detection time than a saliva test. There are several very important factors that can influence how long THC will be present in your urine:

Weight

Body Fat

Amount Used

Frequency of Use

Since these factors will vary greatly for each individual, there are no definitive guidelines to tell you how long you can test positive for THC.

On a Urine Drug Test, THC will appear as a positive within 2-5 hours of use. How long it will still show on a urine drug test is estimated based on frequency of use, but does not take into account the weight and body fat of the marijuana user:

One Time User may show positive for 1-6 days

Moderate User may show positive for 7-13 days

Frequent User may show positive for 15 or more days

Heavy User may show positive for 30 or more days

Some Heavy Pot Smokers have reported being positive 45-90 days after quitting

On a Saliva Drug Test, THC will test positive within one hour of use, but you may have marijuana in your system for about 12 hours after last use.

How long does drugs stay in your hair? On a Hair Drug Test, THC will show up about 7 days after use and most hair drug tests will test for a 90 day period. However, THC does not always bind to the hair follicle which makes it not always considered an accurate testing method for marijuana use.

The most reliable way to know if you are testing positive for marijuana use is to drug test yourself.

If the United States legalized medical marijuana for conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety and seizures, cannabis could siphon more than $4 billion annually from the nation’s pharmaceutical industry, a new study hypothesizes.

The report expected to be released Wednesday by New Frontier Data, a provider of data and analytics to cannabis businesses, is intended to show how cannabis could disrupt pharmaceutical sales in nine key treatment areas.

“Any opportunity for alternatives that could result in reduced pharmaceutical drug use might present a compelling point of discussion from a public policy standpoint,” said John Kagia, executive vice president of industry analytics for the Washington, D.C.-based New Frontier.

With the backdrop of opioid use concerns and the simmering debates on health care reform and marijuana legalization, Kagia and fellow analysts sought to explore the idea of pharmaceutical substitution — people eschewing prescription drugs and using medical marijuana to treat certain ailments.

The foundation of New Frontier’s report is a 2016 study out of the University of Georgia that tracked Medicare Part D spending in states that legalized medical marijuana.

From 2010 to 2013, Medicare prescriptions declined for drugs in which medical marijuana could be an alternative, amounting to annual savings of $165.2 million in 2013, the researchers found. A follow-up report from the same researchers showed that if medical marijuana were legal nationally, taxpayers could save $1.1 billion on Medicaid prescriptions annually, the Washington Post reported.

Kagia extrapolated that research by applying the average prescription decline of 11 percent to annual pharmaceutical spending for the most common medical marijuana qualifying conditions (see chart below). To determine which ailments to analyze, New Frontier reviewed current state medical marijuana laws and the National Academies of Science’s report showing the potential efficacy of medical cannabis in certain conditions. They arrived at the following nine conditions to examine in their study: chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, anxiety, epilepsy, nerve pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Tourette syndrome and glaucoma.

New Frontier then reviewed market research reports for each condition and mapped out pharmaceutical spending through 2019 — calculating total costs that climbed from $40 billion in 2016 to more than $44 billion in 2019. If cannabis replacement accounted for 11 percent of that total, the annual substitution cost would be $18.5 billion: $4.41 billion in 2016, $4.55 billion in 2017, $4.7 billion in 2018 and $4.86 billion in 2019, according to New Frontier.

“The impact of medical cannabis legalization is not going to be enormously disruptive to the pharmaceutical industry,” Kagia said.

But to certain companies, catering to certain therapies, the effect could be more pronounced, he said.

New Frontier noted specifically Pfizer Inc., which has medications for conditions such as anxiety, epilepsy, glaucoma, depression, anxiety and seizures. The New York-based Pfizer, which had $52.8 billion in sales in 2016, could take a half-billion-dollar hit annually, New Frontier estimated.

Pfizer officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon.

It’s reasonable to assume that medical marijuana will have an effect on pharmaceutical sales, but estimating that with any precision is a tough task, said Robert Mikos, drug policy expert and law professor at the Vanderbilt University Law School.

“Even if you had legalization overnight, it typically takes a while to get physicians who are comfortable recommending the drug,” he said.

Questions abound as to what national medical marijuana legalization could look like, to what extent Food & Drug Administration regulations are policed, and how established pharmaceutical companies may try to oppose the cannabis market.

“I think there are pharmaceutical companies that are worried about the impact that this could have on their sales,” Mikos said. “Some, rightly or wrongly, complain they’re held to a much higher standard for their products. Their complaint is that you’ve got a movement afoot that is making grandiose and unsubstantiated claims about health benefits, and it’s hard for them to push back against that.”

There have been some instances of pharmaceutical firms opposing state-based legalization movements. Chandler, Ariz.-based Insys Therapeutics, which is developing a synthetic THC drug, ponied up $500,000 in opposition of Arizona’s recreational marijuana measure in 2016.

New Frontier’s math may not ultimately prove exactly true — the impact could be larger or smaller than projected — but the data do point to a trend worth watching, Mikos said.

“If the data are accurate, it does suggest that there’s a significant portion of the population that might benefit from the legalization of medical marijuana,” he said.

Prescription Medication Spending by Condition (USD Billions)

Year

Chronic Pain

PTSD

Sleep Dis-orders

Anxiety

Epi-lepsy

Nerve Pain

CINV

Tour-ette Synd.

Glau-coma

Total

Cannabis Replace-ment (11% of Total)

2016

$14.28

$10.61

$6.13

$3.41

$2.40

$1.97

$1.01

$0.14

$0.13

$40.09

$4.41

2017

$14.88

$10.72

$6.35

$3.49

$2.52

$2.08

$1.07

$0.14

$0.13

$41.38

$4.55

2018

$15.51

$10.83

$6.58

$3.57

$2.64

$2.21

$1.13

$0.14

$0.14

$42.73

$4.70

2019

$16.16

$10.93

$6.83

$3.66

$2.76

$2.33

$1.20

$0.13

$0.14

$44.14

$4.86

Source: New Frontier Data

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A new study published by the journal Neurochemical Research, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, has confirmed past research that shows cannabidiol to be an anti-seizure agent.

For the study; “The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) funded Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program (ETSP) investigated CBD in a battery of seizure models using a refocused screening protocol aimed at identifying pharmacotherapies to address the unmet need in pharmacoresistant epilepsy”.

Applying this new screening workflow, CBD was investigated in multiple mouse and rat models of acute seizures. Following intraperitoneal (i.p.) pretreatment, “CBD produced dose-dependent protection in the acute seizure models.” In chronic models, “CBD produced dose-dependent protection in the corneal kindled mouse”.

Anthony, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog, has worked closely with numerous elected officials who support cannabis law reform, including as the former Campaign Manager for Washington State Representative Dave Upthegrove. He has also been published by multiple media outlets, including the Seattle Times. He can be reached at TheJointBlog@TheJointBlog.com.

As more states legalize cannabis with both medical and recreational/adult-use legislation, the topic of using marijuana to treat drug addiction seems to come up more and more. We recently posted an article about how cannabis could be the cure to opioid addiction, and I have spoken with many people personally who have used cannabis in some form to help wean themselves off of their opioid addiction or other drugs.

As discussed in that article, a number of respected science and medical journals, have undertaken medical marijuana studies in recent months and years. While the information is preliminary, all of these reports and studies lay an important foundation to push for more studies and information regarding the possible therapeutic use and benefits of cannabis for a variety of reasons, and particularly opioid addiction.

Amanda Reiman, PhD MSW, is an internationally recognized cannabis expert and public health researcher, and a leader the field of cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs. She has presented her research all over the world. Reiman explained, “When a family loses a loved one to opiate overdose, they would do anything to go back in time and prevent it, even allowing their loved one to use cannabis. Standing by an abstinence only framework in light of the rising deaths due to opiates is narrow minded and inhumane.”

A recent article from CNN explores this type of treatment even further:

On the front lines of addiction in the United States, some addiction specialists have also begun to work towards this.

Joe Schrank, program director and founder of High Sobriety, is one of them. He says his Los Angeles-based treatment center uses medicinal cannabis as a detox and maintenance protocol for people who have more severe addictions, although it’s effectiveness is not scientifically proven.

“So it’s a harm-reduction theory,” he said. “With cannabis, there is no known lethal dose; it can be helpful for certain conditions.”

“Some say it’s hypocritical because, you know, you’re supposed to go to rehab to get off drugs,” said Schrank, who recently celebrated 20 years of sobriety from alcohol and all drugs. “And cessation of drug use can be a goal for some people, but pacing is also important.” Some patients want to gradually move into abstinence, weaning themselves off drugs over time. Others want to maintain sobriety from a drug by using a less harsh drug, such as cannabis.

Part of the problem in collecting evidence is that marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, which creates something of a roadblock for conducting proper research. However, pre-clinical animal studies have demonstrated promising results in reducing the symptoms of opioid (and other hard drug) addiction withdrawal and heroin-seeking.

Instructions1. Combine rice, water and pinch of salt in small pot. Bring to simmer. Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, or until done. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

2. Combine tuna, avocado, cucumber and jalapeno in bowl, set aside in refrigerator.

Tips from Chef Hosea• You must find the freshest fish available for a dish like this. If you can’t find good tuna, salmon is a great substitute.• Make sure the knife is very sharp before cutting fish or veggies.• Keep all ingredients cold until using.• Serve this dish fresh — don’t toss with dressing until you’re ready to eat.

The Kannstor Grinder is the best grinder you can get on the market today. Beautiful designs, great prices and a variety of sizes makes this grinder a great buy!

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Finding the right grinder is an absolute necessity for people that have a strong desire to have the best vaping experience.

Over the years, the demand for the best vaping experience has increased which also paved the way not only for high tech vaporizers but additionally for the high end high grade accessories that compliment them such as the grinder.

You’ve heard this advice a million time.

When looking for a new grinder, you need to make sure its user-friendly, durable, and a design that makes it functional.

It needs to do its job well of grinding herbs in order to maximize the vaping experience.

One of the brands that stood out over the years is Kannastor. Kannastor has been around making different types of grinders since 2003.

That’s 14 years of experience for them.

They’ve covered both the single chamber and the multi-chamber varieties. And given their years in the business, this makes them a veteran in the world of vaporizers and grinders.

All these years, they’ve been working to adjust their designs in order to create the best grinders possible.

The Good

There are a lot of good things that can be said about the Kannastor vaporizers.

In fact, they offered some of the most advanced designs in the market today.

One of the features that make them unique and a stand out brand is the material used on their products.

Get this: Kannator grinders have a glass fronted storage that allows you to see what exactly happens inside the grinder.

And having an exterior threading, the device secures the materials that you place inside the grinder.

Also, a trademark design of Kannastor Grinders is its ability to churn the herbs smoothly.

Let’s dig a little bit deeper.

It has sharp diamond shaped teeth that can simply break down the herbs without a problem. You end up with consistent and smooth grind every time you use their products.

In some cases like the GR8TR grinders by Kannastor, it even made use of teeth on both top and bottom to make sure that it is easier for its users to make ground herbs.

It also comes with a warranty that ensures users that they purchased a durable product. Unlike other brands, you can guarantee that Kannastor Grinders will last for a long, long time.

The aerospace aluminum plays a role in terms of maintenance.

This makes it easier for you to get rid of all the dirt and pieces that were stuck from the last grinding session. All the

All the gunk and pieces stuck between the parts can easily be removed using household cleaning items.

In addition to that

The screen used on the Kannastor Grinders is made of stainless steel material. This prevents rusting and can help maintain the quality of your herbs.

The screen also has the perfect size that only allows the kief to be collected at the bottom of the device.

You can also choose different types of screens from Kananstor depending on how fine you want your herbs.

Another great feature of the Kannastor Grinders is its large storage capacity. This makes it the perfect option for those who prefer to do a long vaping session, not to mention help organized users store their herbs in one place.

The Bad

One of the most common problems that we have experienced with Kannastor Grinders is the fact that it is quite difficult to replace the screens.

It is a bit ironic on the part of the company considering their main selling point is Kannastor’s removable screens.

However, replacing the screen isn’t really something that you will have to do regularly.

If you are the type who vapes regularly, it is a good idea to already have additional screens right from the start the moment you purchased the Kannastor Grinders.

Another common problem is the plastic part on the Kannastor grinder sometimes detaches that can interfere with the process of grinding the herbs.

Design and Performance

Kannastor, over the years, perfected their grinder designs.

They’ve come up with different varieties that can help meet every vaping enthusiast’s preference and needs.

The construction of each grinder is quite different.

They’ve designed a range of single chamber to multi-chamber grinder designs for its markets with different needs and preferences.

The single chamber grinders make a perfect accessory for those who love to vape on-the-go while multi-chamber designs are perfect for those who love to vape for medical reasons.

All of its multi-chamber grinders have easy to remove screens that help you to maintain the device without a problem.

In fact

You can even choose how fine you want the screen to be! That means that you can get the desired consistency that you want for your herbs.

Aside from the grinder’s screen, the design of Kannastor Grinders prevents resin from getting stuck in between the teeth of your unit.

Maintenance

Maintenance is an important part of ensuring a grinder’s performance.

Since the Kannastor Grinder is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, this is something easy to do. However, make sure that you use solvents such as alcohol to get rid of the resin stuck on your screen and in the teeth. You can also apply dishwashing soap and water on the grinder.

Different types of Kannastor Grinders

4-Piece Kannastor Grinder

Kannastor produced many 4-Piece grinder variants. These grinders have a crank top which makes grinding easy. Watching the herbs go down the holes is also a thing of beauty in this particular device with its clear window top.

These grinders have a crank top which makes grinding easy. Watching the herbs go down the holes is also a thing of beauty in this particular device with its clear window top.

Watching the herbs go down the holes is also a thing of beauty in this particular device with its clear window top.

The 4-Piece Kannastor Grinder comes in different sizes from 1.25 inches to 3 inches depending on how wide you prefer your grinder to be.

The 4-Piece Kannastor Grinder has a magnet that keeps the top piece in contact with its lower pieces. This prevents you from making any mess while grinding your material. In true Kannastor fashion, this 4-piece grinder has a screen that does a great job separating the large particles and the small ones that end up on the bottom.

In true Kannastor fashion, this 4-piece grinder has a screen that does a great job separating the large particles and the small ones that end up on the bottom.

It also makes use of diamond-shaped teeth that allows the device to perform a good ground on the herbs that you place inside the device. Combine it with the crank design, and you end up with a user-friendly device.

The GR8TR by Kannastor is a highly versatile product that you can enjoy.

The GR8TR is available in Solid Body Grinder, Jar Grinder, and Vape versions.

Whichever you choose, the GR8TR offers a number of unique features that you might like to check.

For instance:

It has interchangeable grinding plates. This means that you can choose the consistency that you want every single session.

It has a Micro-Teeth and Dish Press Design which offers effortless grinding.

Which give you the ability to grind on both sides top and the bottom end of the grinder.

It was designed specifically for people with medical conditions requiring lesser physical effort in order to deliver the best ground for their vaping sessions.

Kannastor Grinders feature what they call Friction Rings. Offers is an easy grinding experience after

Hours before the clock expired last week, state lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement about where it is legal to consume marijuana in Colorado. Moments later, it went up in smoke.

The legislation attempted to define — for the first time — a statewide prohibition on “open and public” pot consumption under Amendment 64, the voter-approved constitutional measure that legalized marijuana in 2012.

And its failure on the final day of the session showcased why the issue remains one of the most profound questions in a state known as the nation’s pot pioneer.

“They got all the way to the 1-yard line and couldn’t punch it in,” said Kevin Bommer with the Colorado Municipal League, the organization that led the effort for a uniform standard.

A look inside the bizarre last-minute negotiations reveals a fundamental divide about marijuana in Colorado and illustrates the challenges for lawmakers tasked with finding a compromise in the months ahead.

“The pivotal question that guides all of this is: What do you think about people who consume marijuana?” said Judd Golden, an attorney and board member of Colorado NORML, a group that advocates for legalization.

The key: What does Amendment 64 actually mean?

The dispute is a public policy question laced with differing legal interpretations. And the first puzzle is one of the hardest: Amendment 64.

Colorado voters enshrined the legalization of recreational marijuana use into the state constitution, giving it greater protection, but at the same time, making it harder to implement.

In the opening lines, the amendment declared that “marijuana should be regulated in a manner similar to alcohol” — a vow that pot advocates say is being ignored, but one that left latitude to the state.

The core of the dispute is deeper into the text, where Amendment 64 states that personal marijuana use is allowed by adults who are at least 21 years old except when “conducted openly and publicly or in a manner that endangers others.”

Sam Kamin, a professor of marijuana law and policy at the University of Denver, argues the language does not prohibit public pot consumption outright, but it doesn’t authorize it either. The point is disputed by others, including the state’s Chief Deputy Attorney General David Blake. But both sides agree that it leaves the decision to state and local policymakers.

“I think a number of very smart people get that wrong,” Kamin said. “They will say, ‘Amendment 64 says there is no open and public use.’ That’s not what it says. It says it doesn’t authorize it.”

The ambiguity led to a stalemate when a task force appointed by the governor to help implement Amendment 64 first considered the issue and issued a report in 2013.

The unanswered questions sound like this: How do you regulate consumption of marijuana like alcohol when the two are not the same in practice? How do private property rights apply to marijuana when the smoke travels outside one’s property and may endanger others? And how do you protect children from exposure — actual and perceived?

Put another way, the trickiest question is this: Can you smoke pot on your front porch?

“A majority of task force members in a straw poll vote believed that smoking on a front porch was not ‘open and public’ and could therefore be allowed under Amendment 64, whereas all task force members believed that smoking in a public park was indeed ‘open and public,’” and therefore not allowed under Amendment 64,” the report stated.

Pot smoking in a public place is illegal. But what is “a public place”?

The inability to reach agreement in the landmark report — and the subsequent legislative session — left a major gap, particularly for law enforcement agencies charged with monitoring Colorado’s great social experiment.

“The popular tactic of making this harder than it has to be is a way to simply not do what is right and should have been done years ago,” complained Greenwood Village Police Chief John Jackson.

In effect, the disagreement left the decision to the state’s 272 local governments. And Denver became the test case on where people can ingest or smoke marijuana.

Denver’s current ordinance allows marijuana consumption — including smoking — on private property by the owner, leaseholder or anyone granted permission to join them — regardless of whether it’s visible from the sidewalk or street.

But it prohibits open and public consumption in a “public place,” such as streets, bus stops, parks and other locations where “the public or a substantial number of the public have access.”

The other seven states that legalized recreational weed have taken approaches similar to Colorado’s though they have gone further to define what is open and public consumption, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a Denver-based nonpartisan organization that tracks legislation.

In California, the NCSL research found, Proposition 64 banned marijuana consumption in public places unless allowed by a local ordinance. It also banned smoking within 1,000 feet of a school, children’s day care or youth center if it is detectable at those locations and children are present.

How do you balance private property and public consumption?

The Denver model is what Colorado pot advocates wanted to see as the statewide standard. Others wanted more restrictions.

“What we worry about the very most is the impact on our kids. The youth in Colorado that are growing up in a brand new landscape,” said Henny Lasley, executive director of Smart Colorado, which lobbied the issue. “Our big thing was to try to follow the will of the voter that this was just for private consumption, and it opens up a whole new realm when it becomes open and public.”

Like the competing factions, the General Assembly initially approved two different approaches in Senate Bill 184.

The Republican-led state Senate approved language to define public places much like Denver but then added a prohibition on consumption in a “place not protected from unaided observation lawfully made from outside its perimeter” — a restriction that could apply to private property.

The Democratic-led House cut that line and approved a measure with a disclaimer: open and public “does not include a private residential property.”

Both allowed local governments to enact more strict regulations.

The two sides came together May 3 in a conference committee to consider compromise language that allowed pot consumption at a residence where it wasn’t visible to outside observers but not where the public could see it. Bombarded with questions of private property rights, it failed.

Is the “party of five rule” the answer?

On May 10, the final day of the session, the committee came together again to find what Republicans and Democrats hoped would be middle-ground: marijuana consumption is allowed “on the exterior of a private residence” but it is limited in size to only the residents and five additional people.

The language also added protections to permit consumption “within the interior of the residence,” a move to allay concerns about large windows and the like.

“It’s an attempt at a compromise,” said Sen. Bob Gardner, a bill sponsor and Colorado Springs Republican. But, he added, “at the same time we don’t want to have marijuana parties on the front porch.”

The so-called “party of five” rule only incited jokes about 1990s television sitcoms and faced significant resistance, sending lawmakers back to the table.

With the clock ticking closer to adjournment, negotiators offered a slight tweak in the language, but it still failed in a House vote after liberal Democrats questioned how to enforce it and whether the bill is constitutional.

“Five is legal but six is a party? There was nothing magic about that,” laughed Bommer, who tried to craft the deal. “That is honestly what happens when you have earnest attempts at trying to create sound public policy running headlong against diametrically opposed public positions.”

The comical turn aside, the efforts represented the closest Colorado came to defining legal consumption. And lawmakers are expected to return to the issue soon because it is key to the burgeoning push to allow pot clubs and social use in private businesses, the latter of which Denver is pursuing after a voter-approved initiative.

“It is the General Assembly’s responsibility to identify the critical terms that appear in the constitution and the statutes, especially when they are in the criminal code,” Bommer said. “This is about … creating a clear standard for people visiting the state and living in the state to know where the line is at.”

In the past few years, vaping has become a subculture embraced by those who also listen to hip-hop. You even have rappers like Snoop Dogg that have their own line of vaping and strong relations with the vaping community. And for this reason, it isn’t even surprising that you have a large following for the Compton Grinders.

You even have rappers like Snoop Dogg that have their own line of vaping and strong relations with the vaping community. And for this reason, it isn’t even surprising that you have a large following for the Compton Grinders.

And for this reason, it isn’t even surprising that you have a large following for the Compton Grinders.

As the name suggests, Compton Grinders have the West Coast hip-hop scene as its strong influence. Compton is a premium brand that offers different varieties of grinders ranging from the 2-piece all the way to the 4-piece grinder. They offer great designs that make their products stand out from the rest of the other grinders in the market.

Compton is a premium brand that offers different varieties of grinders ranging from the 2-piece all the way to the 4-piece grinder. They offer great designs that make their products stand out from the rest of the other grinders in the market.

They offer great designs that make their products stand out from the rest of the other grinders in the market.

Apart from their branding that breathes the hip-hop culture, they are also a serious brand following because of the solid materials and functionality that makes them among the top brands in the industry.

And unlike other brands that have outsourced the work from some off-shore factory, Compton made an unusual move to bring their production to US soil! And because of this, it has allowed them to maintain the highest quality

Because of this, it has allowed them to maintain the highest quality of their products since they have control of every part of the production process.

The Good

In terms of material, Compton Grinder can stand toe to toe against top brands.

They make use of anodized aluminum that meets the industry standard in terms of durability. This prevents scratches and chipping while using the vape accessory.

It also has a magnet that keeps the compartments of the grinder in place. This prevents the device from spilling your material accidentally.

Included in their device is a screen that is made of steel mesh. This is perfect for those who love to maximize the kief on the herbs that they use.

Another thing that makes Compton Grinders a great option is because of the varieties of sizes available.

Are you the type who prefers to keep a small amount of herbs? Or maybe, you like a more standard medium sized grinder? They have them all. All kind of grinders from 2 inches to 2.5 inches.

They also utilize sharp diamond shaped teeth known in the industry to help maximize churning of herbs. As each tooth is perfectly spaced, it offers consistent texture once the herbs have been cut into smaller pieces.

Compton Grinder has created a loading zone which allows the user to know exactly where to place the material in for an efficient grind.

The Bad

If there is anything that Compton can improve on, first that would have to be their warranty and return policy.

Unlike other products in the market, you get 30 days to return the product. Another downside about the return policy is the fact that they don’t accept returns if it has been used.

Though their products aren’t bad in any way shape or form, the company simply doesn’t want to deal with demanding clients who only want to try out their product and return it after the next few days.

Aside from their weak product return policy, their products aren’t considered cheap. This could easily be the drawback for being a product made from America. But of course, given the number of options that enthusiasts have, it is quite surprising that they are still keeping a hefty price tag on their products.

This could easily be the drawback for being a product made from America. But of course, given the number of options that enthusiasts have, it is quite surprising that they are still keeping a hefty price tag on their products.

But of course, given the number of options that enthusiasts have, it is quite surprising that they are still keeping a hefty price tag on their products.

Design and Performance

Priority for Compton is the ergonomic design of their products. You can easily grip on the grinder and churn the material without any problem. It has been designed to prevent slippage.

It also has an option that gives you the chance to remove the screen for maintenance or for easy replacement. And because of the material which the screen is made of, you will not have any trouble keeping the Compton Grinders clean and in its best condition.

Even if you load a good amount of herbs in your Compton grinder, you still get consistent and smooth output.

What makes the Compton Grinders great is the fact that you can ensure that every session gives you clean herbs. You can remove the screen and have it replaced or cleaned. This gives you the

You can remove the screen and have it replaced or cleaned. This gives you the best-filtered material every single time you use the Compton Grinders.

Maintenance

As mentioned, the Compton grinders do have a removable screen that makes it easier to clean and maintain the device. One of the things that Compton addressed is the difficulty of removing the screen on the grinders. What they did is to add a knob style tool that serves as a screen remover. This makes it easy to remove the kief and clean all the parts of the device.

Different types of Compton Grinders

4-Piece Compton Grinders

Made of aircraft grade aluminum according to their website, the 4-Piece Compton Grinders make a good option if you are interested in having the right amount of herbs grounded consistently. It has a built-in loading zone which allows you to load just the right amount for this particular grinder.

It also makes use of perfectly spaced razor sharp teeth that can break your herbs down to smaller pieces in the most efficient manner. The first grinder has a locking ring that gives you the freedom to replace and maintain the stainless steel micron screen that is used to screen the herbs. With consistent sizing, you also get uniform sized herbs for your sessions.

Another thing that makes the 4-piece Compton Grinders unique is its Teflon grade O-rings. What it simply does is to make sure that there is no metal on metal contact that causes friction and adds to the wear and tear of your device.

And on its exterior, the 4-piece Compton Grinders are made of anodized finish with that makes it corrosion resistant. This allows the grinder to still look brand new even after years.

There are three available sizes for the Compton 4-Piece grinders.

Unlike other brands wherein you have the small, medium, and the large version, Compton Grinders are either small or medium sized for the 4-piece grinders.

If you are the type who loves to regularly vape, it is highly suggested that you turn to the medium sized version. You can also choose from different colors ranging from gray to green.

The 4-piece grinder is ultimately for those who love to use the kief. Though generally, the 4-piece grinders are more expensive but they will get the job done!

2-Piece Compton Grinders

If you are a fan of simple and handy grinders that are easy to use and keep inside your pocket, you might find the 2-Piece Compton Grinders interesting. The aesthetics of the 2-Piece Compton Grinders range in different colors from red to gun metal grey. As for the price, the 2-piece grinder costs around $35.

Give the number of individuals who are looking to vape outside the comfort of their home, this product makes the perfect accessory to your handy vaporizers. Just like the 4-piece Compton Grinders, the material used on this product is made of aircraft grade aluminum that can withstand the usual wear and tear from the usual grinding process. It also makes use of an anodized finish that allows the grinder to withstand corrosion.

It is a functional grinder that has a specific loading zone for your herbs as well. This allows the razor sharp diamond shaped teeth of the 2-piece grinder to break down the herbs in an efficient manner. And aside from its maximum cutting efficiency, the 2-piece grinder is also easy to maintain.

Unfortunately, if you are very particular about the kief and pollen of the herbs, you may not be able to enjoy it in these Compton grinders. However, you can still expect evenly sized herbs that have been cut.

Final Verdict

Regardless whether or not you love to listen to hip-hop music, Compton makes a good choice if you are out in the market looking for durable and efficient grinders.

Compton produced different interesting products over the years. They’ve come up with variations of grinders and other accessories loved by their market. They made a reputation making interesting designs in different colors on ashtrays aside from the grinders.

For this all-American brand, they do offer great products that can fit different vape enthusiasts’ taste and preference. However, there is always room for improvement. Perhaps, they can improve on their return policy and make it less constrictive for the consumers. This can go a long way, especially if they really care about their customer’s overall experience with the brand. They also offer 2 and 4 compartment options that you can check that have limited options when it comes to size. These could be some of the things the brand can improve on.

In terms of the design on the grinders, Compton has provided some of the best designs in the market. Aesthetically, they provided a wide variety of loud and subtle colors that make the products stand out. In terms of the performance, they have added features that make their device stand out. For instance, they have specified the area where to place the herbs to get the best results.